Red Lion Supermarket Ltd food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Slough
Red Lion Supermarket Ltd holds a 1: major improvement is necessary. The inspector found significant problems at the shop and the business is legally required to address them.
The rating: 1 - Major improvement necessary
The rating dates from 26 November 2025, 7 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: The Red Lion High Street, Colnbrook, Slough, SL3 0LX
How it compares in Slough
A 1 is rare: only 18 of 891 rated places in Slough score this low, about one in 50. By contrast 60% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 536 | 60% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 218 | 24% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 97 | 11% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 20 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 18 | 2% | ← Red Lion Supermarket Ltd | |
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 107 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Improvement necessary
- How well they manage food safety Major improvement necessary
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At Red Lion Supermarket Ltd the inspector recorded concerns over the condition of the premises and confidence in management. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Red Lion Supermarket Ltd, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amrita's Kitchen Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 July 2024 |
| Colnbrook Hotel London Heathrow Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2025 |
| Bianca's House Hotel Heathrow Airport Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 June 2018 |
| Fat Boys Café Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2025 |
| BP Rontec Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2025 |
| Baxter Storey Ltd at Heathrow Approach Other catering premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2025 |
| Community Pantry Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 September 2024 |
| Faizan-e-Madina Caring Premises | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2024 |
Questions about Red Lion Supermarket Ltd
What is Red Lion Supermarket Ltd's food hygiene rating?
Red Lion Supermarket Ltd has a food hygiene rating of 1 out of 5 (major improvement necessary), given by Slough Council on 26 November 2025.
Is Red Lion Supermarket Ltd safe to eat at?
A 1 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The shop is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was Red Lion Supermarket Ltd last inspected?
Red Lion Supermarket Ltd was last inspected on 26 November 2025, 7 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Slough Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Red Lion Supermarket Ltd?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "improvement necessary", and confidence in the management of food safety "major improvement necessary". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Red Lion Supermarket Ltd compare to other places in Slough?
60% of the 891 rated food businesses in Slough hold the top rating of 5, while Red Lion Supermarket Ltd holds a 1. 18 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Slough Council inspects Red Lion Supermarket Ltd and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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Is this your business?
A rating of 1 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Slough, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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